James J. Hill Candidate
| Born: |
September 16, 1838 Guelph, Ontario Wellington County Canada |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | May 29, 1916 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Railroad executive, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Great Northern Railway) |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | At the time of his passing Hill had amassed one of the greatest fortunes in the United States. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1916-MN-023320). United States Census, 1880. Minnesota Historical Society, James J. Hill House website. |
Minnesota Historical Society, James J. Hill House website.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/1881 | U.S. Senate | Special | Democrat | 1 | 0.72% | Lost |